Routes of Administration
When a medication is given under the tongue
sublingual
These medications relieve pain -- give an example
Analgesics -- acetaminophen
These medications treat anxiety -- give an example
54 lbs is equal to ____ kg?
(you must write out your formula/equation)
24.5 kg
What controlled substance schedule has the highest potential for addiction and dependency? Give an example.
Schedule 1 -- heroin
This route includes capsules, granules, liquid and chewables
Oral route
These medications treat hypertension -- give an example
antihypertensives -- Lisinopril
These medications open airways to make breathing easier -- given an example
bronchodilators -- albuterol
135 lbs is equal to ______ kg?
(write out your equation)
61.4 kg
This resource for drug information emphazes priorities in nursing care as well as detailed drug facts
NDR - Nursing Drug Reference
This route can go through the nose or the mouth and may include nebulizers
Inhalation
These medications increase urine production and help to balance fluids in the body -- give an example
Diuretics -- Lasix
These medications treat bacterial infection -- give an example
antibiotic -- amoxicillin
85 cm is equal to _______ inches?
(write out your equation)
33.5 inches
How do you use an epipen? Give an example of when you might inject it?
Blue to the sky, orange to the thigh
anaphylactic shock - peanuts, bee sting
This route can be rectal or vaginal
Suppository
These medications help to thin the blood -- give an example
anticoagulants -- Lovenox
These medications treat allergic reactions, sneezing, swelling, itchy, watery eyes -- give an example
antihistamine -- benadryl
102 degrees F is equal to _____ degrees C
(use your chart or an equation)
38.9 degrees C
The most serious warning given to a medication by the FDA.
Black Box Warning
otic drops (ear) and opthalmic drops (eye)
Name the 5 rights of medication administration.
Right patient, right medication, right time, right route, right dose
What is anaphylactic shock?
severe, life-threatening allergic reaction that occurs quickly when exposed to an allergen
What is the universal formula for medication math?
desired dose / dose on hand x volume = dose
Name 4 ways that drugs can be classified/grouped.
chemical structure
how they work in the body
diseases they treat
body systems they affect